Q&A With Aileen Gunther, Democratic Candidate for New York’s 100th Assembly District

Aileen Gunther, the nine-term assemblywoman, is seeking reelection in the 100th district in New York, which covers most of Sullivan County and part of Orange County, including Middletown and Wallkill.
The Democratic incumbent will face Republican candidate Lisa LaBue in the Nov. 8 general election.
Gunther spoke with The Epoch Times on Oct. 31. The interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
The Epoch Times: What do you think are the biggest challenges for residents in your district?
Gunther: There has been such an increase in the cost of housing. That is very difficult for middle-income and low-income families.
Also, we are seeing rising interest rates, which are very difficult for middle-class, lower-middle-class folks, and poor people….